Updated 09 March 2010

 

What's On - Parish Notices

 

 

DURING LENT:

Daily Mass.

Morning Prayer of the Church.

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and

Benediction at 2 p.m. every Wednesday in

Lent, including this Wednesday.

Stations of the Cross and Benediction

every Friday in Lent at 7 p.m.

LET US TRY TO MAKE THIS A VERY

SPECIAL TIME OF PRAYER FOR US ALL.

 

OTHER NOTICES THIS WEEK:

 

Click here for photographs from the Christingle and from the Parish New Years Eve Party.

 

 

PPTA - LADIES' EVENING - 

Friday, 12th March in the Centre. 

- Relaxing, pamper evening with stalls from Avon, Bodyshop, Sunday Best, Headmasters, Candles, Handbags, etc. Bar open.

Tickets are £5, available from Joanne Quinn or Mary Flannery -numbers on bulletin. 

 

PPTA COFFEE MORNING after both Masses today (Sunday). Many thanks for the great generosity at the last one, which raised £185 for School Funds.

 

 

         

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CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY has raised £711.08 so far.

 

LENTEN LUNCH - £77 raised last Wednesday for Cafod. This week Benediction is at 12.15 p.m.

 

 THIS WEEK IN THE CENTRE

Sun.   Baptismal Celebration

            / Free & Easy. 8.30 p.m.

Wed.  Cafod Lunch at 12.30 p.m.

            Slimming Club -8.30 p.m.

Fri.     PPTA Ladies' Night

.

 

 

EASTER VIGIL will, once again, be at 5 a.m. on Easter Day, April 4th.

THIS WEEK IN THE OLD SCHOOL ROOM

 

 

 

Sun.           Children's Liturgy 

Mon - Fri   Pre-School Playgroup

Mon.          Rainbows

Wed.          Brownies / Line Dancing.  

 

 

 

THE IRISH NIGHT was a fabulous success. Packed to the doors and great music, dancing & 'craic'! Many thanks to my sisters for the supper!

 Fr. L.

 

 

 

HERITAGE TRIP TO CANTERBURY - The cost will be £405 each for a single room and £375 each for a double room (less deposit of £50, already paid). Payment please by 20th March.

 

 

 

 

FOSTER CARERS NEEDED - Recent tragedies have led to a big increase in the numbers of children in need of care. Catholic Children's Rescue Society is a successful registered Fostering agency but needs to recruit more carers. If you feel you may be able to help, contact CCRS on 0161 445 7741 or via the website www.ccrsorg.co.uk

 

 

SALFORD  DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2010 -

The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Brain, will take place between Fri. 30th July and Fri. 6th August 2010. This year will be the 78th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage. A group is being organised locally to travel as part of the pilgrimage. For details and booking forms, contact the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office - 0161 817 2209 or visit the website - www.salfordlourdes.co.uk

 

DISCOVERING TEACHING AND LEADING IN A CATHOLIC SCHOOL - IS IT FOR YOU? Further information at education@diocese of shrewsbury.org

 

FRANCIS HOUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE is looking for NURSES (RSCN / RNCB / RGN). A minimum of two years experience is preferred. For an informal discussion contact Gill Bevin, Head of Care on 0161 434 4118 or for an application pack contact Ann Kirwin -

 

   

 

 

CORNERSTONES BOX AT BACK OF CHURCH 

 

 

 

NEXT BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME is next Sunday, 14th March in the presbytery.

LATELY DEAD: Cameron McGuinness, Mary Mansfield,

Derek Dowling, Stan Simkin, Betty Costello, Fr. Jim Ryan,

Mary Rose Robson, Sr. Betty Higgins.


NEW GIFT AID DONORS -Please support your parish, at no extra cost to yourself, by making a 'Gift Aid Declaration' to your church. The Diocese is then able to claim the tax you have paid on your donation. The parish will receive an additional 28p for every pound you give. Contact Tom Grady . Thank you for the support you give to your parish.

 

PARISH CENTRE - To book, please ring Bernie Roberts on 07960 442173. Anyone interested in helping 'behind the bar' please contact Bernie. 
No experience required.  

 

 

 

Photographs of Parish events are always welcome. 

Please e-mail them to me at either of these addresses

 

 

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